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Medical Xpress / Hims pulls cheaper Wegovy pill after federal scrutiny

Hims & Hers says it will stop selling a low-cost copy of a new weight-loss pill made by Novo Nordisk, after federal officials raised concerns that the product may violate drug laws.

20 hours ago in Overweight & Obesity
Medical Xpress / Afraid of getting older? A study links health worries to faster epigenetic aging

Having anxiety about aging—particularly fears about declining health—may manifest on a cellular level and contribute to accelerated aging among women, according to a study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public ...

23 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Why city ants seem less picky: Urban stress may dilute their usual food supply

A new study published in the journal Urban Ecosystems has revealed that the common black garden ant (Lasius niger) behaves differently depending on whether it lives in a bustling city or the quiet countryside. The researchers, ...

23 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Friendly encounters and nature make international exchange students happy in Finland

Smooth everyday services, a safe environment, and small, friendly encounters with locals are key factors that increase the happiness of international students in Finland. This is shown by a recent study conducted at the University ...

13 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / An international method to predict the eating quality of beef

Beyond societal concerns relating to the environment, animal welfare and human health, several consumer surveys indicate that the decline in beef consumption in France is also linked to its relatively high price, which does ...

14 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Pregnancy may tune women's brains to infant cues, study suggests

Pregnant women react more positively than non-pregnant women when exposed to audio recordings, videos, and images of infants. This suggests that pregnancy mentally prepares women to process infant signals, according to a ...

21 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Simple blood test may help identify colorectal cancer patients at higher risk for recurrence and death

A new study led by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center found that blood-based DNA markers known as protein epiScores can help predict which colorectal cancer patients face a higher risk of cancer recurrence or death. Results ...

22 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Research raises concerns over gambling advertising ahead of 2026 World Cup

Academics from the University of Sheffield are warning that current gambling advertising rules may be insufficient after new research revealed that television gambling ads significantly influenced betting activity during ...

22 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Image: Strong solar flare

This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy that can, along with other types of solar eruptions, impact ...

16 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / How the brain controls its own blood flow

Blood vessels in the brain are highly interconnected and efficient in actively regulating blood flow. Yet, the mechanisms that regulate flow are not well studied on a holistic level. To determine how the brain can reliably ...

22 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Community spread drives ongoing measles transmission in Europe

The latest monthly report from ECDC for December 2025 shows that between January and December 2025, 7 655 measles cases were reported by 30 countries. Eight of these individuals died following measles infection: four in France, ...

Medical Xpress / Uncovering why a rare disease resulting in an abnormal loss of fat can also lead to diabetes

Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose as a necessary and metabolically active organ, carrying out many vital functions within the body. In the case of obesity, ...

22 hours ago in Diabetes